Gateshead Council confirms a cyber attack has compromised personal data, prompting an investigation and direct outreach to affected residents.
Despite this, the council says services are running as usual. They quickly contained the threat, which is a relief. The North East Regional Crime Unit is investigating.
Officials are reaching out to those affected. Mike Barker, a council director, said they took quick action to limit the damage. They’re still looking into how this happened.
Barker emphasized that protecting the public is their top priority. He urged residents to watch for phishing emails and suspicious activity. Changing passwords is a good idea if you feel at risk.
Updates will be provided as they learn more. They’re being cautious about potential further issues. So far, investigations haven’t shown any additional damage.
If your data is at risk, they’ll contact you directly. Stay vigilant and be careful with your personal information.
